bashfulbigfoot563
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thank you so much for taking the time to share the wording from the guide and for giving such a thoughtful response. i really do appreciate it!
i understand what you mean about murphy’s law and how risky it can feel to cut things close. in the moment, i looked at it more like taking an exam. i wanted to feel fully prepared before submitting so that what i turned in reflected my best effort. throughout undergrad this approach has served me well, since i tend to be careful, thorough, and a bit of a perfectionist like most haha. i did not anticipate the slowdown i faced, but i recognize now how much timing can shape the outcome.
afterward, i reached out directly to the programs i applied to, and they were supportive and did their best to help. they explained that vmcas had the final say. when i contacted vmcas, it felt as though the details and documentation i provided were set aside without much consideration, and that has been the hardest part of this situation. while i understand the importance of policies, it was discouraging to see the programs approach the matter with understanding while the central service did not appear willing to fully take into account the context behind the situation. i also viewed others who experienced similar slowdowns, so while it may not have been a system-wide issue, i know i was not alone.
i will stay hopeful that what i shared might still be taken into account. if i do find myself needing to wait until the next cycle, i know it will be a difficult, and i cannot say with certainty that another chance will be possible for me. still, i will try to carry the lessons from this experience and return stronger if given the chance. most of all, i am grateful for this community, because the support here has helped me keep perspective and reminded me that i am not facing this process entirely on my own. thank you again for your time and for sharing!
i understand what you mean about murphy’s law and how risky it can feel to cut things close. in the moment, i looked at it more like taking an exam. i wanted to feel fully prepared before submitting so that what i turned in reflected my best effort. throughout undergrad this approach has served me well, since i tend to be careful, thorough, and a bit of a perfectionist like most haha. i did not anticipate the slowdown i faced, but i recognize now how much timing can shape the outcome.
afterward, i reached out directly to the programs i applied to, and they were supportive and did their best to help. they explained that vmcas had the final say. when i contacted vmcas, it felt as though the details and documentation i provided were set aside without much consideration, and that has been the hardest part of this situation. while i understand the importance of policies, it was discouraging to see the programs approach the matter with understanding while the central service did not appear willing to fully take into account the context behind the situation. i also viewed others who experienced similar slowdowns, so while it may not have been a system-wide issue, i know i was not alone.
i will stay hopeful that what i shared might still be taken into account. if i do find myself needing to wait until the next cycle, i know it will be a difficult, and i cannot say with certainty that another chance will be possible for me. still, i will try to carry the lessons from this experience and return stronger if given the chance. most of all, i am grateful for this community, because the support here has helped me keep perspective and reminded me that i am not facing this process entirely on my own. thank you again for your time and for sharing!
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